It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter and cooler, the leaves are beginning to fall, and football season is back! And if there’s one thing that goes hand-in-hand with football season, it’s tailgating.
From a food perspective, some of the greatest tailgating took place in the 80's, when sloppy joes and pasta salad reigned supreme. But, of course, no sports-watching experience would be complete without a sweet treat to finish things off.
Luckily, the 80's were full of great candy debuts that we still love today! So while Waldorf Salad and dips in bread bowls may not be quite as much of a hit as they used to be, you can rest assured that the
candies from the 80’s have not even begun to lose their charm.
Classic Cow Tales
Like something that’s all sweet and all fun to eat? Then
Cow Tales may be your go-to, blast from the past snack. Created by Goetze’s Candy Company, this perennial favorite was launched in 1984.
The cream center is covered in chewy caramel, so you get just the right amount of creaminess and caramel goodness in each bite.
Taste the Rainbow with Skittles
But maybe Cow Tales aren’t quite your cup of tea? If that’s the case, then we think that
Skittles are another great tailgating snack that we can thank the 80’s for providing! Although technically introduced to the US in 1979, it wasn’t until 1982 that we started producing these sugary treats on our own soil. But as soon as we did, they took off!
They’re the perfect size for throwing in a big bowl and eating by the handful! And since we have a variety of flavors from which you can choose, there’s bound to be at least a few that strike your fancy, and sound like a nice way to finish off that saucy, heavy, and oh-so delicious tailgating meal.
Sour Patch Kids for the Win
If you want something to make your lips pucker, however,
Sour Patch Kids are the 80’s treats you’ll want to get ahold of.
Another late 70’s creation, these gems didn’t really catch on until the mid 80's when they were re-named as a result of the popular Cabbage Patch Kids dolls, whose popularity was sweeping the country during that decade.
These gummy treats are the perfect size for snacking all through the big game, and will leave you reaching back for “just one more,” when overtime comes around. So you’ll want to make sure you have plenty on hand.
The 80's: A Decade of Delicious
As it turns out, the treats of the 80’s are alive and well around here! We have countless snacks to make your game day a whole lot sweeter. So if these options didn’t tempt you, feel free to take a look at everything we have to offer!
